Local
11 months ago
Texas group offers Black Mountain a $750,000 donation

The donation is for the reconstruction of Veteran’s Park’s baseball fields, according to Town Clerk Wesley Barker

Local
11 months ago
Buncombe County detention officer killed in crash

The crash happened just after midnight Tuesday on New Stock Road

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Have you seen this food trailer?

The trailer was taken from the 2300 block of U.S. 70 in Swannanoa on or around Nov. 2

Local
11 months ago
WNC charity drive to gift 750 board games for the holidays

Meeples for the Mountains is a charity drive based out of Well-Played Board Game Café. They are seeking 750 board games to donate to local charities by mid-December.

Business
11 months ago
FEMA announces $428 million in additional aid for NC

The deadline to apply for FEMA Individual Assistance after Tropical Storm Helene has been extended to Jan. 7, 2025

Local
11 months ago
Helene causes more than $19 million in damage to Buncombe County forests

The NC Forest Service estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received damage during Helene resulting in an estimated $214 million of damage

Business
11 months ago
Nonprofits to help Asheville distribute more than $4M in relief grants

Announcements on where to apply for grants through the nonprofit partners will be forthcoming.

Health & Wellness
11 months ago
How FEMA grant money should be spent

Disaster grants are not for regular living expenses.

Housing
11 months ago
Here’s where property owners can apply for Hazard Mitigation Grant

The Hazard Mitigation Grant Program is a FEMA-funded initiative aimed at reducing or eliminating damages and losses following a disaster.

Darren Lamon Clayton shooting death asheville
Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Man sought in death of woman on South French Broad Avenue

Police said Darren Lamon Clayton should be considered armed and dangerous